False Widow Spider

Typically found in dark, secluded areas such as basements, garages, garden sheds, and under rocks or logs.

Carnivorous; they eat various insects and other spiders by trapping them in tangled webs and injecting venom.

They are nocturnal and generally shy, spending most of their time in their web. They are known for their messy, three-dimensional webs.

They provide a benefit by controlling pest populations. While their bite can be painful and cause minor swelling or malaise, they are generally not considered medically significant to healthy humans.